Hello everyone my name is Taina a wife and mother of three.

I have been over weight all my life yo-yoing. Three years ago I reached my big scale at 270 something. I felt so hurt that I got this big. I got on a diet, home made and worked out and some how lost 100lbs. I was so proud of myself. Now am not so proud. Half is back and I feel like I have failed. I decided enough! so I want to get lap band this year. I went to most of my pre-op follow ups and my surgery is set for April 13, 2009. I am new to all these blogs and Vblogs. So bear with me. Anyway if you would like to see some of my vblogs you may. I would love as much support as possible. I have some on Youtube wls forum under Taina009. Soon I hope to add a face to this group. I would love to support anyone who needs me also. So may we be blessed on our journeys to a new start in life.

Dear Taina, I am also soon to have lapband hopefully in April. I have been overweight my whole life. It was seeing 291 that maded me wake up. I am trying to educate myself for what comes next. There are two girls that I know that have had the lapband done. One is a good example , one is not. I am scared but determined that I will be healther and hopefully be able to stop my insulin.I want to see my grandchildern grow up. My insurance co recently approved lapbanding and has a program locally. I have met all their requirements, the support so far has been good. I am rooting for you. MiMi Teapot:smile2:

thank you so much I will also be here for you every bit of the way. I am also afraid but I am going to do girl. lol

Taina, one of the things I have been doing to prepare is thinking of what supplies I will need. Since we need to eat slowly I have a baby spoon and a small fork to take little bites. I also am making sure my blender is in good repair, and I brought a hand mixer to mix protein drinks, I also have a small food processer to pureed foods. A friend of my gave me a good tasting chocolate protein powder as a starter, I need to find either a vanilla or no favor to mix with other food. Protein is very important to get in.60 gm a day I think.I have looked up what diet I looked up what diet I will be on, so I can get my mind set. My friend said she lost 20 lbs that first week. I have already lost 15lbs with the good Lord"s help.I am trying to walk every day also. My Dr does the first adjustment after 4 wk. Take care, Denise

am sure you will do well yes I too have gotten a few things hope I have evrything I need.

Hi Taina and MiMi

Congratulations on your decision and your date Taina.

In case you're interested, you'll find a whole community of people banded / being banded in April HERE and you'll find your name has been added to the list HERE (MiMi, I've added you as an April hopeful!).

My spelling is weak- I will be praying for you. You will do great!!! MiMi